Multi-Skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Thames Water Utilities Limited; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension scheme

Annual leave 24-28 days

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for the Didcot Sewage Treatment Works (OX11 7AW). You will inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently.

The role is a permanent full-time position, 38 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:36 pm. Benefits include standby rota and potential overtime; a suitable electrical engineering qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical plant in industrial settings.
• Ability to inspect, maintain, diagnose faults and repair equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Investigate plant faults and perform repairs to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical advice and training to trainees when required.
• Work with pumps, motors, control gear and PLC-based systems.
• Attend standby rota as part of the role.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Electrical systems

Fault diagnosis

Planned maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

ONC/HNC in engineering

NVQ or C&G level 3 in Electrical engineering

Mechanical NVQ2/3 upskill

Tools

VSDs and motor control gear

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited is recruiting a Mechanical & Electrical Technician for the Didcot Sewage Treatment Works (OX11 7AW). You will inspect, maintain, diagnose faults, test, install, modify or repair mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently.

The role is a permanent full-time position, 38 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 3:36 pm. Benefits include standby rota and potential overtime; a suitable electrical engineering qualification is required.